New York Severe Storms and Flooding (DR-1857)

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CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. -- State and federal disaster assistance to help western New Yorkers in Cattaraugus, Chautauqua and Erie counties recover from the Aug. 8-10 storms and flooding is more than $6.2 million.
The New York State Emergency Management Office (SEMO), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), partners in the state's disaster recovery, provide the following summary of assistance as of Oct. 15:

CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is reaching out to all Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, and Erie county residents affected by the severe storms and flooding of Aug. 8-10, reminding them they have until Nov. 3, 2009 to register for disaster assistance.
"We know many parts of Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, and Erie counties were affected by the storm," said Federal Coordinating Officer Jaime E. Forero. "Everyone who suffered losses in the three- county area should register as soon as possible before the deadline."

CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. -- State/FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers in Gowanda and Silver Creek will remain open on the Columbus Day holiday, Monday, Oct. 12 to serve every resident of Cattaraugus, Chautauqua and Erie Counties affected by the Aug. 8-10 storms and flooding, state and federal disaster recovery officials said today.

CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. -- State and federal disaster assistance to help western New Yorkers in Cattaraugus, Chautauqua and Erie counties recover from the Aug. 8-10 storms and flooding is nearly $6 million.
The New York State Emergency Management Office (SEMO) the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), partners in the state's disaster recovery, provide the following summary of assistance as of Oct. 8:

CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. -- Disaster recovery officials continue to urge anyone affected by the Aug. 8 - 10 storms and flooding in Cattaraugus, Chautauqua or Erie counties to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) -- even those who are receiving insurance settlements.
"The only way to receive the disaster assistance to which you may be entitled is to register," said State Coordinating Officer John R. Gibb, who is also the director of the New York State Emergency Management Office (SEMO).

CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. -- Flood survivors in three western New York counties, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua and Erie, are recovering after the Aug. 8-10, 2009 storms and flooding with the help of more than $1.6 million in low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) so far.
Disaster loans up to $200,000 are available to homeowners to repair/replace real estate. Homeowners and renters are eligible for up to $40,000 to repair/replace personal property. Interest rates for residents are as low as 2.750% with terms as long as 30 years.

Public Assistance (PA): Disaster grant assistance available for communities to quickly respond to and recover from major disasters or emergencies declared by the President

Emergency Work (Categories A-B): Work that must be performed to reduce or eliminate an immediate threat to life, protect public health and safety, and to protect improved property that is significantly threatened due to disasters or emergencies declared by the President

Permanent Work (Categories C-G): Work that is required to restore a damaged facility, through repair or restoration, to its pre-disaster design, function, and capacity in accordance with applicable codes and standards